Investing in Rural Mental Health: An Approach to Increasing Access to Mental Health Professionals and Services

Authors

Corey Jeries-Bardon, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Paige Peterson, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Paige Pittmann, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Makena Roeker, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Author Affiliation

Department of Social Work, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Document Type

Policy Advocacy Brief

Publication Date

3-2023

Issue Statement/Executive Summary

Farmers and rural residents in greater Minnesota are often overlooked relating to mental health services. Minnesota needs to focus on an approach to increase accessible mental health services in rural communities. The model for delivering mental health services has often been a one-size-fits-all approach without understanding the unique barriers, cultures, and strengths rural communities offer.

Department

Social Work

Recommended Citation

Jeries-Bardon, C., Peterson, P., Pittmann, P., & Roeker, M. (2023). Investing in rural mental health: An approac to increasing access to mental health professionals and services. MSW Program Policy Advocacy Briefs, Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/msw-student-policy-advocacy-briefs/47